physician-assisted suicide

Physician-assisted suicide refers to a practice where a doctor provides a terminally ill patient with the means to end their own life, typically through prescribed medication. This option is often considered by patients facing unbearable suffering and no hope of recovery. It is legal in some places under strict guidelines, emphasizing the patient's autonomy and informed consent. The intention is to allow individuals to choose a dignified death on their own terms, rather than prolonging suffering. Ethical, legal, and moral concerns surrounding this practice vary widely among different cultures and communities.